Entry 1 3/14/07


1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
-Some research projects that I have done social studies fairs, the labyrinth project , a greek/mythology project , religious order
project, and an author research.

2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
-To me , research means to look up and gather information about a certain topic.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
-My labyrinth project was a success because reasearching was generally easy and I got everything done; It was a positive experience

Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points

Entry 2 3/15/07


1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me, because it helped organize my ideas and topics .

Teacher Response 3-16-07
10 points

Entry 3 3/15/07


1. Topic: [Greek]Mytholoy

2. Why you chose it: I chose it because I thought it was an interesting topic and enjoyed things
that I did previously on it .

3. What you already know about your topic:Some stuff that i know is that in Greek mythology , they worshipped gods and goddesses. Gods/goddesses were people who had special powers. In Mythology a lot o stuff depended on the gods / goddesses also.

Teacher Response 3-16-07
10 points


Entry 4 3/16/07


Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
1.What is mythology ?

2.When did the belief of mythology start comming to an end ?

3.Do people today still believe in mythology ?

4.Who?

5.How did mythology develop?

6.Where did mythology originate in ?

7.What were some of the most common/famous myths or characters ?

8.How does the modern world think of mythology today?

9.What are myths ?

10.Were there different kinds of myths?If so what kinds were there?

11.What were the role's of gods and goddesses in mythology?

12.How is mythology used in the world today?
Fat Question:
What was the purpose of mythology in Greece?

Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points

Entry 5 3/15/07

1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
The pre-notetaking sheet helped me organize my information on my topic and helped me research more efficiently . I found it not too easy nor difficult to create a fat question.

Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points

Entry 6 3/20/07


1.What have i learned today ?
- i learned about how to make notecards on noodle bib and how to attatch them to my citations

2.What problems have i had?
-editing my wiki entries and finding articles for some of my questions

3.How will i overcome these problems?
- i will email my wiki entries if needed
and i will use different resources to find some of my answers

4.What will i do next?
- I will continue researching , answering my questions , and begin piecing my report together .

Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points

Entry 8 3/23/07


1. What have I learned today?
-i learned about the role of mythology in greek's lives

2. What problems have I had?
-none

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
-none

4. What will I do next?
-finish up my research